Mammut Mountain School Winter Weekend

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC+00:00

Ellis Brigham - Keswick | Keswick

Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
Publisher/HostEllis Brigham Mountain Sports
Mammut Mountain School Winter Weekend
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A weekend of winter hikes with Mammut Mountain School and Ellis Brigham
About this Event

In store Winter Walking lecture/session

Join our expert team at the Ellis Brigham store in Keswick for a packed session covering all of the theory you should consider to safely embark on winter adventures in the UK mountains. Have you ever wanted to know exactly what kit to pack, how to prepare & how to safely interpret the conditions? This session is for you. We will cover a number of winter mountain related subjects, with the opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.

Guided winter walk up Cat Bells.

Join our expert instructors for a moderately challenging walk up one of the finest summits in the Borrowdale Valley. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the car park at the base of Cat Bells about 20 minutes away. The views (weather dependent) are unmatched, and the whole walk will take a few hours before we head back to the Ellis Brigham store in Keswick. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have during this exciting walk & they will happily provide guidance on winter walking and any further knowledge you desire.

Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask. For more information on kit, check out our winter skills kit list on our website here - https://www.mammutmountainschool.co.uk/courses/winter-mountain/winter-mountain-skills

Advanced Winter Skills Session

Join our expert instructors for an engaging session covering core skills for enjoying the mountains in winter. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the best venue in the Borrowdale valley given the conditions on the day. We aim to cover winter mountain day preparation, navigation, weather, ice axe & crampon usage, basic avalanche awareness & snow safety too. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have & they will happily provide guidance on winter skills and any further knowledge you desire.


Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask. For more information on kit, check out our winter skills kit list on our website here - https://www.mammutmountainschool.co.uk/courses/winter-mountain/winter-mountain-skills


Friday Night

🕑: 06:30 PM
Entry
🕑: 06:45 PM
Welcome to Winter Skills

Info: Have you ever wanted to know exactly what kit to pack, how to prepare & how to safely interpret the conditions? This session is for you. We will cover a number of winter mountain related subjects, with the opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.


🕑: 08:00 PM
Home Time
Saturday

🕑: 08:45 AM
Meet at Store
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Guided walk up Cat Bells

Info: Join our expert instructors for a moderately challenging walk up one of the finest summits in the Borrowdale Valley. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the car park at the base of Cat Bells about 20 minutes away. The views (weather dependent) are unmatched, and the whole walk will take a few hours before we head back to the Ellis Brigham store in Keswick. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have during this exciting walk & they will happily provide guidance on winter walking and any further knowledge you desire.
Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask.


🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Advanced Winter Skills

Info: Join our expert instructors for an engaging session covering core skills for enjoying the mountains in winter. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the best venue in the Borrowdale valley given the conditions on the day. We aim to cover winter mountain day preparation, navigation, weather, ice axe & crampon usage, basic avalanche awareness & snow safety too. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have & they will happily provide guidance on winter skills and any further knowledge you desire.

Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask.


Saturday

🕑: 07:45 AM
Meet at Store
🕑: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Guided walk up Cat Bells

Info: Join our expert instructors for a moderately challenging walk up one of the finest summits in the Borrowdale Valley. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the car park at the base of Cat Bells about 20 minutes away. The views (weather dependent) are unmatched, and the whole walk will take a few hours before we head back to the Ellis Brigham store in Keswick. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have during this exciting walk & they will happily provide guidance on winter walking and any further knowledge you desire.
Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask.


🕑: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Advanced Winter Skills

Info: Join our expert instructors for an engaging session covering core skills for enjoying the mountains in winter. Starting from the Ellis Brigham shop in Keswick, your instructor will meet you for a quick kit check and then transport will be available to take you to the best venue in the Borrowdale valley given the conditions on the day. We aim to cover winter mountain day preparation, navigation, weather, ice axe & crampon usage, basic avalanche awareness & snow safety too. You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you may have & they will happily provide guidance on winter skills and any further knowledge you desire.

Please come prepared for a day out in winter conditions, with good boots, outdoor clothing including warm layers, waterproofs, hat, gloves and a packed lunch with a warm drink in a Thermos flask.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ellis Brigham - Keswick, Kings Head Court, Keswick, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00 to GBP 25.00

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